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Can't stream to Google devices

We're seeing reports that some users are unable to stream on their Google devices. This seems to happen on both the desktop & mobile app, as well as on different Google devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports that some users are unable to stream on their Google devices. This seems to happen on both the desktop & mobile app, as well as on different Google devices.
  • chartz2
  • Regular
  • 6943 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 14 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 6943 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 14 votes

Share to Instagram Stories not working

We’re seeing reports that sharing content to Instagram Stories is not working properly. This seems to happen mostly on Android devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We’re seeing reports that sharing content to Instagram Stories is not working properly. This seems to happen mostly on Android devices.
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 543 Views
  • 5 comments
  • 3 likes
  • Android
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 543 Views
  • 5 comments
  • 3 votes

Can't Play Downloaded Songs When Offline

We're getting reports that downloaded songs are not playing when the app is not connected to the internet. The offline songs are grayed out but shows that they are downloaded. When connected back to the internet, same songs can be played without issu...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're getting reports that downloaded songs are not playing when the app is not connected to the internet. The offline songs are grayed out but shows that they are downloaded. When connected back to ...
  • Ivelina
  • Moderator
  • 194807 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 likes
  • Premium
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 194807 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 votes

[Downtime 16.11.] Errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards

Hey folks! Some of you may get errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards.This issue is on our radar and it's being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   Some of you may get errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards. This issue is on our radar and it's being looked into.
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 729 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 4 likes
  • Subscriptions
  • Fixed
  • 729 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 4 votes

Desktop app stuck on black screen

Some users have reported performance issues with the desktop application. Users are able to log in to their accounts, but the app then displays a black screen. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Some users have reported performance issues with the desktop application. Users are able to log in to their accounts, but the app then displays a black screen. This is being investigated.
  • Joan
  • Moderator
  • 47668 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 likes
  • Desktop (Windows)
  • Fixed
  • 47668 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 votes

Unable to start the Spotify app in Volvo Sensus

Hey everyone, We're receiving reports about the Spotify app being stuck on the loading screen on the Volvo Sensus infotainment system.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone,   We're receiving reports about the Spotify app being stuck on the loading screen on the Volvo Sensus infotainment system.
  • dt3ft
  • Casual Listener
  • 49744 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 49744 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 votes

Ongoing performance issues on iOS devices - app being slow/crashing within a few minutes of playback

Hey folks, We had received reports that some of you were experiencing technical issues on your iOS devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app was crashing or the playback was suddenly stopping.The issue was fixed but it seems it has resu...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We had received reports that some of you were experiencing technical issues on your iOS devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app was crashing or the playback was ...
  • p68n2bkfl728m4p
  • Regular
  • 24984 Views
  • 217 comments
  • 293 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 24984 Views
  • 217 comments
  • 293 votes

Downtime June 7th: Playlist issues

Hey folks! We've been seeing reports that users are unable to see playlists posted on profiles - both on their own profile and on the profiles of other users. This might lead to some users not being able to create new playlists, or browse their playl...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We've been seeing reports that users are unable to see playlists posted on profiles - both on their own profile and on the profiles of other users. This might lead to some users...
  • mj-at
  • Newbie
  • 16458 Views
  • 88 comments
  • 97 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 16458 Views
  • 88 comments
  • 97 votes

Incorrect number of Liked Songs

We've been getting reports that some users are not seeing the correct number of Liked Songs in their Library. This is happening across multiple platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. We are now investigating this.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've been getting reports that some users are not seeing the correct number of Liked Songs in their Library. This is happening across multiple platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.   We...
  • danielstockdale
  • Casual Listener
  • 7251 Views
  • 48 comments
  • 119 likes
  • Android
    Desktop (Mac)
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 7251 Views
  • 48 comments
  • 119 votes

Users on the free service are unable to download podcasts

We've received reports from free users who are unable to download podcast episodes. Tapping the download icon results in an exclamation mark, indicating that the attempt failed.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from free users who are unable to download podcast episodes. Tapping the download icon results in an exclamation mark, indicating that the attempt failed.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 3111 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 16 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 3111 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 16 votes

App crashing on Google Pixel

We’re receiving reports where the app causes the device to crash. The issue seems to be affecting Google Pixel devices only.Some users also mention that it takes a really long time to load the app. When hitting play on a song, it flickers between the...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We’re receiving reports where the app causes the device to crash. The issue seems to be affecting Google Pixel devices only. Some users also mention that it takes a really long time to load the ap...
  • thewanderingbaxter
  • Newbie
  • 6848 Views
  • 39 comments
  • 51 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 6848 Views
  • 39 comments
  • 51 votes

[Mobile] Unable to download podcast episodes

We've received reports that users are unable to download podcast episodes on the mobile app. Downloading music is unaffected and works as usual.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that users are unable to download podcast episodes on the mobile app. Downloading music is unaffected and works as usual.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 15705 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 15705 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 votes

Downloaded icon is not being displayed

Hey folks, We've received some reports of users being unable to see the green arrow icon for downloads on some of their downloaded songs. However, it does show on the top of the downloaded playlist. The content is still playable with no connection an...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We've received some reports of users being unable to see the green arrow icon for downloads on some of their downloaded songs. However, it does show on the top of the down...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 7794 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 7794 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 votes

Downtime June 26th: Your Library section appears empty on the web player

Hey folks, we've received some reports that Your Library is empty on the web player. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks, we've received some reports that Your Library is empty on the web player. This is being investigated. 
  • FadReligion
  • Newbie
  • 2457 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 36 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 2457 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 36 votes

[Downtime March 1st 2021] Issues subscribing to Premium or redeeming gift cards

Hey there folks, We've received reports that users are having issues when trying to subscribe to Premium or adding gift cards to their accounts. We're currently investigating this. If you're experiencing this, make sure not to retry to subscribe whil...

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey there folks,   We've received reports that users are having issues when trying to subscribe to Premium or adding gift cards to their accounts.   We're currently investigating ...
  • Dixon3
  • Visitor
  • 56040 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 likes
  • Payment
  • Fixed
  • 56040 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 votes

Home screen not working

We're seeing reports that some users are unable to see content on their Home screen. This seems to happen both on the mobile app and on desktop. While some users only see videos on mobile, others only see Recently played on desktop, or no content is ...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports that some users are unable to see content on their Home screen. This seems to happen both on the mobile app and on desktop.   While some users only see videos on mobile,...
  • aritus_77
  • Newbie
  • 3186 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 13 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 3186 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 13 votes

What's new section isn't fully updating

Hey folks! We're seeing that some of you are experiencing issues with the 'What's new' section. It seems that only a few artists show up on the list and it's not updating completely.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We're seeing that some of you are experiencing issues with the 'What's new' section. It seems that only a few artists show up on the list and it's not updating completely.
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 5584 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 39 likes
  • Accounts
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 5584 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 39 votes

[Downtime March 26th] Intermittent issues with Web Player, Desktop app, TV, etc

We're getting reports about intermittent issues with Web Player, Desktop app, TV clients and partner devices. Users are reporting various error messages in the app or web player. TV app, Playstation and other devices might also experience issues with...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're getting reports about intermittent issues with Web Player, Desktop app, TV clients and partner devices. Users are reporting various error messages in the app or web player. TV app, Playstation ...
  • sprode
  • Newbie
  • 6621 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 48 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 6621 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 48 votes

"Address doesn't match" error when trying to join Family/Duo plans

We've received reports from users who can't join the Family/Duo. An error message "Address doesn't match" is displayed, even when entering the exact same address as the plan manager.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from users who can't join the Family/Duo. An error message "Address doesn't match" is displayed, even when entering the exact same address as the plan manager.
  • Not applicable
  • 4557 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 22 likes
  • Accounts
    Premium family
  • Fixed
  • 4557 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 22 votes

Downtime 27th June: App crashing on Android

Hey folks!We're seeing reports that the Android app is crashing. This seems to affect Android 14 devices mostly. Some users are also seeing an error message upon opening the app.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We're seeing reports that the Android app is crashing. This seems to affect Android 14 devices mostly. Some users are also seeing an error message upon opening the app.
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 4360 Views
  • 35 comments
  • 24 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 4360 Views
  • 35 comments
  • 24 votes